Definition
Meaning of 'hasten'
Meaning of 'hasten' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Hasten 
[ v. i.]
- To move celerity; to be rapid in motion; to act speedily
or quickly; to go quickly. [ v. i.]2. Hasten [ v. t.]
- To press; to drive or urge forward; to push on; to
precipitate; to accelerate the movement of; to expedite; to hurry. [ v. t.]Meaning of 'hasten' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. hasten [ v]
[ v]Meaning (1):
- move hurridly
- move hurridly
Example in sentence:
- He rushed down the hall to receive his guests;
- The cars raced down the street
Meaning (2):
- cause to occur rapidly
- cause to occur rapidly
Example in sentence:
- the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions
Meaning (3):
- speed up the progress of; facilitate
- speed up the progress of; facilitate
Example in sentence:
- This should expedite the process
Meaning (4):
- act or move at high speed
- act or move at high speed
Example in sentence:
- hurry--it's late!;
- We have to rush!
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